Matt Belisle

Minnesota Twins, Relief Pitcher
Age: 44y-6m-16d (Jun 06, 1980)
Exp: 12.169 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 2 (#52 overall), 1998
Agent(s): Greg Landry (CAA Sports)
RETIRED

2018-2018 free-agent-street

Matt Belisle signed a 1 year , $545,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $545,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $545,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $545,000
Average Salary:
$545,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
Year Age PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2018 38 $325,230 $545,000 - $325,230 $325,230
2019 39
UFA
Year Age Service Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2018 38 12.019 $545,000 - - $325,230 $545,000
2019 39 --
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2018 38 $325,230 $325,230 $325,230 $325,230 $325,230 $325,230
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2018-2018

Matt Belisle signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2017-2017

Matt Belisle signed a 1 year , $2,050,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $2,050,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,050,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,050,000
Average Salary:
$2,050,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2016-2016

Matt Belisle signed a 1 year , $1,250,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $1,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,250,000
Average Salary:
$1,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2015-2015

Matt Belisle signed a 1 year , $3,500,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $3,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2012-2014

Matt Belisle signed a 2 year , $8,125,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $8,125,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,062,500.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $8,125,000
Average Salary:
$4,062,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2011-2012

Matt Belisle signed a 2 year , $6,125,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $6,125,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,062,500.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $6,125,000
Average Salary:
$3,062,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2010-2010

Matt Belisle signed a 1 year , $850,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $850,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $850,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $850,000
Average Salary:
$850,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009

Matt Belisle signed a 1 year , $800,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $800,000
Average Salary:
$800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008

Matt Belisle signed a 1 year , $1,250,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $1,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,250,000
Average Salary:
$1,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007

Matt Belisle signed a 1 year , $390,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $390,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $390,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $390,000
Average Salary:
$390,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2006-2006

Matt Belisle signed a 1 year , $343,500 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $343,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $343,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $343,500
Average Salary:
$343,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2005-2005

Matt Belisle signed a 1 year , $316,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $316,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $316,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $316,000
Average Salary:
$316,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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1998-1998 Signing Bonus

Matt Belisle signed a 1 year , $1,750,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $1,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,750,000
Average Salary:
$1,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

12.169 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$27,573,940

Earnings w/ Different Teams

7 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
1998 18
Signing Bonus
$1,750,000
$1,750,000
2005 25
Active
$316,000
$2,066,000
2006 26
Active
$343,500
$2,409,500
2007 27
Active
$390,000
$2,799,500
2008 28
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,250,000
$4,049,500
2009 29
Active
$800,000
$4,849,500
2010 30
Active / Arb Avoided
$850,000
$5,699,500
2011 31
Active
$2,350,000
$8,049,500
2012 32
Active
$3,775,000
$11,824,500
2013 33
Active
$4,100,000
$15,924,500
2014 34
Active
$4,250,000
$20,174,500
2015 35
Active
$3,500,000
$23,674,500
2016 36
Active
$1,250,000
$24,924,500
2017 37
Active
$2,050,000
$26,974,500
2018 38
Active
Retained
$325,230
$274,210
$27,299,730
$27,573,940
Total
$27,573,940

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 - $1,750,000 - $1,750,000
4 $2,299,500 - - $2,299,500
6 $16,125,000 - - $16,125,000
1 $3,500,000 - - $3,500,000
1 $1,250,000 - - $1,250,000
2 $2,375,230 - - $2,375,230
1 $274,210 - - $274,210
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
1998
18
$1,750,000
$1,750,000
$1,750,000
2005
25
$316,000
$316,000
$2,066,000
2006
26
$343,500
$343,500
$2,409,500
2007
27
$390,000
$390,000
$2,799,500
2008
28
$1,250,000
$1,250,000
$4,049,500
2009
29
$800,000
$800,000
$4,849,500
2010
30
$850,000
$850,000
$5,699,500
2011
31
$2,350,000
$2,350,000
$8,049,500
2012
32
$3,775,000
$3,775,000
$11,824,500
2013
33
$4,100,000
$4,100,000
$15,924,500
2014
34
$4,250,000
$4,250,000
$20,174,500
2015
35
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
$23,674,500
2016
36
$1,250,000
$1,250,000
$24,924,500
2017
37
$2,050,000
$2,050,000
$26,974,500
2018
38
$325,230
$274,210
$325,230
$274,210
$27,299,730
$27,573,940
Total
$25,823,940
$1,750,000
$27,573,940

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 - $1,750,000 - $1,750,000
4 $2,299,500 - - $2,299,500
6 $16,125,000 - - $16,125,000
1 $3,500,000 - - $3,500,000
1 $1,250,000 - - $1,250,000
2 $2,375,230 - - $2,375,230
1 $274,210 - - $274,210

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2018 MIN Aug 07, 2018 - Sep 01, 2018 Knee
2016 WSH Apr 27, 2016 - Jun 14, 2016 Calf
2015 STL Jul 24, 2015 - Sep 12, 2015 Elbow
2015 STL Jun 26, 2015 - Jul 24, 2015 Elbow
  • Jun 12, 2018 Signed a contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • May 08, 2018 Released by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Feb 25, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Feb 02, 2017 Signed a 1 year $2.05 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Feb 17, 2016 Signed a minor league contract with Washington (WSH)
  • Dec 04, 2014 Signed a 1 year $3.5 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Nov 05, 2013 Exercised a $4.25 million option for 2014 with Colorado (COL)
  • Feb 03, 2012 Signed a 2 year $8.125 million extension with Colorado (COL)
  • Feb 19, 2011 Signed a 2 year $6.125 million contract with Colorado (COL)
  • Jan 11, 2011 Signed a 1 year $2.35 million contract with Colorado (COL)
  • Nov 05, 2009 Signed a 1 year $850k contract with Colorado (COL)
  • Jan 14, 2009 Signed a 1 year $800k contract with Colorado (COL)
  • Jan 31, 2008 Signed a 1 year $1.25 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Mar 08, 2007 Signed a 1 year $390k contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Mar 02, 2006 Signed a 1 year $343k contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Jun 10, 1998 Signed a contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jun 02, 1998 Drafted by Atlanta (ATL): Round 2 (#52 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2018 MIN 33 0 49 32 30 11 25 6 1 1 0 34.3 7.86 1.75 0.00
2017 MIN 61 0 47 31 27 22 54 7 2 2 9 59.3 4.10 1.16 0.13
2016 WSH 40 0 43 13 9 7 32 2 0 0 0 45.8 1.77 1.09 1.15
2015 STL 34 0 34 10 10 15 25 1 1 1 0 33.7 2.67 1.46 0.77
2014 COL 66 1 74 35 35 19 43 5 4 7 0 64.7 4.87 1.44 0.16
2013 COL 72 0 76 37 35 15 62 6 5 7 0 73.0 4.32 1.25 0.61
2012 COL 80 0 91 36 33 18 69 5 3 8 3 80.0 3.71 1.36 2.31
2011 COL 74 0 77 33 26 14 58 5 10 4 0 72.0 3.25 1.26 0.85

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TRANSACTIONS

Jun 12, 2018
Signed a contract with Minnesota (MIN)
May 08, 2018
Released by Cleveland (CLE)
Feb 25, 2018
Signed a minor league contract with Cleveland (CLE)
Feb 02, 2017
Signed a 1 year $2.05 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Feb 17, 2016
Signed a minor league contract with Washington (WSH)
Dec 04, 2014
Signed a 1 year $3.5 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
Nov 05, 2013
Exercised a $4.25 million option for 2014 with Colorado (COL)
Feb 03, 2012
Signed a 2 year $8.125 million extension with Colorado (COL)
Feb 19, 2011
Signed a 2 year $6.125 million contract with Colorado (COL)
Jan 11, 2011
Signed a 1 year $2.35 million contract with Colorado (COL)
Nov 05, 2009
Signed a 1 year $850k contract with Colorado (COL)
Jan 14, 2009
Signed a 1 year $800k contract with Colorado (COL)
Jan 31, 2008
Signed a 1 year $1.25 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
Mar 08, 2007
Signed a 1 year $390k contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
Mar 02, 2006
Signed a 1 year $343k contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
Jun 10, 1998
Signed a contract with Atlanta (ATL)
Jun 02, 1998
Drafted by Atlanta (ATL): Round 2 (#52 overall)

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